Rush City Regional Airport (KROS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rush City Regional Airport in Rush City, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rush City Regional Airport (KROS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rush City, MN at 926 ft. KROS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 4,401 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 28.2. Track KROS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KROS 291935Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT050 BKN055 32/19 A2998 RMK AO2 T03160189
What changed at KROS?
Since the 1915Z (2:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 5,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KROS
KROS is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 926 ft). KROS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRNH, about 37 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KROS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 4,401 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 34 | 4,401 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 3,600 ft → 5,500 ft.
KROS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rush City Regional Airport in Rush City, MN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KROS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KROS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MSP UA /OV MSP180015/TM 1945/FL070/TP B737/TB MOD TURB 070-090/RM DURD
MSP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSP180015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1945Reported at 19:45 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURB 070-090Turbulence: moderate turb 7,000–9,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
FCM UA /OV 8SW FCM/TM 1645/FL030/TP C172/SK SCT030
FCM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 8SW FCMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1645Reported at 16:45 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MIC UA /OV GEP /TM 1644 /FL035 /TP P28A /SK SCT042 /WX FV15SM /TA 37
MIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1644Reported at 16:44 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT042Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV15SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 37Outside air temperature, °C.Show raw report
MSP UA /OV MSP170015/TM 1641/FL100/TP CRJ9/TB MOD TURB 100
MSP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSP170015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1641Reported at 16:41 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURB 100Turbulence: moderate turb 100.Show raw report
EAU UA /OV KEAU/TM 1423/FL020/TP EC45/SK OVC020/WX 10SM/RM DURD TOPS 025
EAU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KEAULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1423Reported at 14:23 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP EC45Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD TOPS 025Remarks.Show raw report
PEX UA /OV PEX/TM 1402/FL055/TP P28A/SK VMC055
PEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PEXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1402Reported at 14:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK VMC055Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KROS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KROS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 62%
- 34
- 38%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KROS
- FAA LID
- ROS
- City
- Rush City
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 926 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6980, -92.9530
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRNH
- AWOS/ASOS
- 28.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Minneapolis Model Aero Club - 420th St — Harris, MN · 10 mi
- St Croix Valley Radio Control Club - Olympic Trl — Lindstrom, MN · 26 mi
- Anoka County RC Club Inc - MN 65 — East Bethel, MN · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KROS reported VFR conditions during about 78.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.9 kt, calm 23.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.9 | 23.8 | 6.8 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 76.6 | 16.3 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 13.4 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 14.2 | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 84.6 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 86.6 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 10.7 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 82.0 | 11.5 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 79.3 | 13.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 73.3 | 19.0 | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 57.4 | 26.6 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.0 kt |
| Feb | 5.2 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KROS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KROS?+
KROS has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 4,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KROS report its own weather?+
Yes — Rush City Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KROS have a TAF?+
No — KROS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRNH, about 37 nm away.
Does KROS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KROS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KROS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rush City Regional Airport (KROS)
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